Definition

The most delicate or graceful in appearance or manner.

Example

She wore the daintiest dress at the party, which made her look very elegant.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Look at that cake; it’s the daintiest one I've ever seen!

I know, right? It looks almost too pretty to eat.

Exactly! I love how they decorated it so elegantly.

Me too! It really does make the dessert feel special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Daintiest → It is formed from "dainty" (from Old French *deinté*, meaning delicate or fine) and the suffix "-est" (meaning the most). The word "daintiest" refers to something that is the most delicate or fine in quality.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is the 'most delicate' or 'fine' — 'dainty' means delicate, and '-est' indicates the highest degree.

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